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William R. Wilkerson. William Richard " Billy " Wilkerson (September 29, 1890 – September 2, 1962) was the founder of The Hollywood Reporter, [ 1] a real estate developer in Las Vegas and owner of such nightclubs as Ciro's. His series of columns known as "Billy's List" helped to initiate the red scare that led to the Hollywood blacklist.
The Desert Inn, also known as the D.I., was a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, which operated from April 24, 1950, to August 28, 2000.Designed by architect Hugh Taylor and interior design by Jac Lessman, it was the fifth resort to open on the Strip, the first four being El Rancho Vegas, The New Frontier, Flamingo, and the El Rancho (then known as the Thunderbird).
Restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley. The Black Sheep, a Vietnamese-American restaurant opened in 2017. Bob Taylor's Original Ranch House, located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood. [ 2] The restaurant features a rustic theme with western film memorabilia. [ 3][ 4][ 5] It specializes in steak, [ 6][ 7] and is among the oldest restaurants in ...
Right: El Cortez Hotel. Las Vegas in the 1940s was notable for the establishment of The Strip in a town which "combined Wild West frontier friendliness with glamor and excitement". [1] In 1940, the population was 8,400 but within five years, it more than doubled its size. [2] The Las Vegas Valley had a population of 13,937 in 1940, increasing ...
Flamingo Las Vegas (formerly the Flamingo Hilton[ a]) is a casino hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The Flamingo includes a 72,299 sq ft (6,716.8 m 2) casino and a 28-story hotel with 3,460 rooms. The resort was originally proposed by Billy Wilkerson, founder of The Hollywood ...
This article contains a complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Las Vegas. The Michelin Guide was published for Las Vegas in 2008 and 2009. [ 1 ] In 2010, the guide was suspended for Las Vegas citing the economic climate.
36°8′1″N 115°9′57″W. / 36.13361°N 115.16583°W / 36.13361; -115.16583. The Stardust Resort and Casino was a casino resort located on 60 acres (24 ha) along the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. The Stardust was conceived by Tony Cornero, and construction began in 1954.
It will be the end of an era on the Las Vegas strip when the Mirage closes its doors for good on July 17 — with plans to reopen as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas in spring 2027.